# Updates: Opposition leaders detained in Delhi, demonstrators gather in Mumbai to protest against CEC

- Published: 2026-10-10T01:01:46.502Z
- Updated: 2026-10-10T13:02:08.530Z
- 6 sources
- Topics: Conflict, war and peace, Crime, law and justice, Economy, business and finance, Science and technology
- Involves: 2018 Supreme Court order, 47 academics, researchers, civil society members and activists, AISA, ANI, Aam Aadmi Party, Abhijeet Dipke, All India Forward Bloc, All India Students’ Association, All India Students’ Federation, Ashutosh Ranka, Atishi, CJP protest at Jantar Mantar

## How it developed

- 2026-10-02T06:00:42.122Z - Scroll: [Updates: Opposition leaders detained in Delhi, demonstrators gather in Mumbai to protest against CEC](https://scroll.in/latest/1096144/delhi-metro-shuts-11-stations-ahead-of-protest-calling-for-cec-gyanesh-kumars-resignation)
- 2026-10-04T11:30:38.505Z - Punch: [Indians protest election chief as police probe harassment claims](https://punchng.com/indians-protest-election-chief-as-police-probe-harassment-claims/)
- 2026-10-09T07:00:59.357Z - Scroll: [At least 10,000 detained across India ahead of October 10 Delhi protest against Gyanesh Kumar: CJP](https://scroll.in/latest/1096278/at-least-10000-detained-across-india-ahead-of-october-10-delhi-protest-against-gyanesh-kumar-cjp)
- 2026-10-10T01:01:46.502Z - LiveMint: [CJP Delhi Protest Live Updates: Over 250 trains cancelled, 45 metro stations shut ahead of Jantar Mantar protest | Today News](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cjp-delhi-protest-live-updates-october-10-jantar-mantar-abhijeet-dipke-gyanesh-kumar-train-metro-updates-police-election-11791564408121.html)
- 2026-10-10T02:00:37.851Z - Hindustan Times: [Trains to Delhi cancelled, metro shut even as Supreme Court tells Centre, cops to lift blanket curbs](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/new-delhi-cjp-protest-jantar-mantar-2-gyanesh-kumar-election-commission-eci-sir-delhi-metro-trains-internet-services-supreme-court-delhi-police-101791593513334.html)
- 2026-10-10T02:00:37.851Z - Hindustan Times: [CJP protest LIVE: Lockdown-like curbs await Abhijeet Dipke and team in Delhi, security blanket around Jantar Mantar](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cjp-jantar-mantar-protest-live-updates-delhi-abhijeet-dipke-dhruv-rathee-eci-sir-cec-gyanesh-kumar-resignation-modi-shah-101791593251296.html)
- 2026-10-10T02:30:17.789Z - Scroll: [CEC protest updates: CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke, protesters detained; Scroll reporter detained](https://scroll.in/latest/1096294/cec-protest-updates-45-metro-stations-shut-mobile-internet-suspended-in-central-delhi)
- 2026-10-10T03:01:28.111Z - India Today: [Home Ministry sounds alarm over CJP protest, asks states to stop march to Delhi](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ministry-of-home-affairs-asks-states-uts-to-stop-cjp-protesters-from-heading-to-delhi-over-cec-gyanesh-kumar-sir-row-3013778-2026-10-10)
- 2026-10-10T03:30:55.882Z - Hindustan Times: [‘PM Modi is scared of youth’: Abhijeet Dipke on way to Delhi for Jantar Mantar protest](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-is-scared-of-youth-protesting-is-fundamental-right-says-dipke-ahead-of-cjp-jantar-mantar-delhi-protest-101791599811478.html)
- 2026-10-10T03:31:59.275Z - India Today: [Delhi Fortified, Metro Shut, Protesters Detained Ahead Of CJP Protest](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/video/delhi-fortified-metro-shut-protesters-detained-ahead-of-cjp-protest-ytvd-3013823-2026-10-10)
- 2026-10-10T04:00:43.852Z - Hindustan Times: [Over 1,000 detained across Delhi ahead of protest against CEC at Jantar Mantar](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/over-1-000-detained-across-delhi-ahead-of-protest-against-cec-at-jantar-mantar-101791603109464.html)
- 2026-10-10T04:00:43.852Z - Hindustan Times: [HT Morning News Brief October 10: Delhi braces for CJP's Jantar Mantar protest, India responds to Elon Musk's monopoly charge](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ht-morning-news-brief-october-10-delhi-braces-for-cjps-jantar-mantar-protest-today-indias-counter-to-elon-musk-over-satellite-monopoly-101791601533847.html)
- 2026-10-10T04:31:35.753Z - LiveMint: [Jantar Mantar CJP Protest: Abhijit Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das to reach Delhi shortly — ‘See you in few hours’ | Today News](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/jantar-mantar-cjp-protest-abhijit-dipke-ashutosh-ranka-saurav-das-to-reach-delhi-shortly-see-you-in-few-hours-11791596497336.html)
- 2026-10-10T05:31:49.956Z - LiveMint: [LIVE: CJP protests today at Delhi Jantar Mantar Oct 10; Latest news, updates on Metro, trains, cabs, airport, traffic | Today News](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/live-cjp-protests-today-at-delhi-jantar-mantar-oct-10-latest-news-updates-on-metro-trains-cabs-airport-traffic-11791608392137.html)
- 2026-10-10T05:32:00.475Z - Times of India: [CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka detained from Delhi airport ahead of Jantar Mantar  protest](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cjps-abhijeet-dipke-saurav-das-and-ashutosh-ranka-detained-from-delhi-airport-ahead-of-jantar-mantar-protest/articleshow/134847259.cms)
- 2026-10-10T06:32:06.430Z - LiveMint: [From a meme handle to shutting down the capital: The anatomy of Cockroach Janta Party’s digital rebellion | Today News](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/from-a-meme-handle-to-shutting-down-the-capital-the-anatomy-of-cockroach-janta-party-s-digital-rebellion-11791613061731.html)
- 2026-10-10T07:32:08.403Z - LiveMint: [CJP Protest at Jantar Mantar: Why is Delhi under ‘shut down’? How police explained strict curbs amid criticism | Today News](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cjp-protest-at-jantar-mantar-why-has-delhi-been-shut-down-how-police-explained-strict-curbs-amid-criticism-11791615192228.html)
- 2026-10-10T09:01:46.335Z - LiveMint: [CJP protest: Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das detained at Delhi’s IGI airport | Who else was taken into custody? | Today News](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cjp-protest-abhijeet-dipke-saurav-das-detained-at-delhi-s-igi-airport-who-else-was-taken-into-custody-11791620687595.html)
- 2026-10-10T13:02:08.530Z - LiveMint: [Can Gyanesh Kumar be prosecuted? Explaining Section 16 of CEC Act as CJP, Oppn allege CEC took unilateral decisions | Today News](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/can-gyanesh-kumar-be-prosecuted-explaining-section-16-of-cec-act-as-cjp-oppn-allege-cec-took-unilateral-decisions-11791632711119.html)

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